Here it is! The famous look back into a year gone by. It’s funny when you start to think of what’s happened in a year. Was it what you expected? More? Less? How will the next year be different?
For me – 2011 was an insane year. So many good things came my way – and I am so grateful for it.
With the help of family and friends – I bought my first house and managed to maintain it for a year! (I’m sure any new homeowner will understand that statement).
I ran my first marathon too again with the help of friends (and new friends made through my running club at the running room).
I’ve seen good friends get married, went hangliding with another good friend, learned that I love to camp thanks to friends who dragged me along. And that I love the Canadian Tire pop up tent!!! 
Can’t WAIT to go again.
I went paintballing and learned that they do sting when you get hit from close proximity.
I went hot air ballooning – an AMAZING experience. I went white water rafting, which scared the sh*t out of me – but looking back I’m SO happy I did it. Was a great time to bond with the people I went with.
I completed the Spartan Race – an insane race. Was an great learning experience in the importance of training – and the need to listen to our body (as I came out with a back injury from it – but it’s all good now).
Took a trip down a new city for me, Seattle – and had a blast! I love seeing new cities and traveling – although my cash situation has me staying in North America for the moment. Gottta work with what you have!
I also became a fitness instructor too! Was so much fun to teach – but had to choose between careers on that one – and in this case my day job won (which is totally okay – I was so grateful for the experience to lead – and hope to continue to lead in some way).
I even got my first pet – Orange Julius – goes by Julius for short – my new cat.
Whew! What a year!
So what did I learn from all of this?
1. I love goals and reaching them. It’s almost like a drug – the feeling of satisfaction of completing a 5k, or anything you set your mind to.
2. I can sometimes get a little extreme with things – and when I do – it tends to suck the fun out of it.
3. I love doing things with friends! I enjoy company while going on runs and hikes – and hope to continue this in 2012!
4. I feel like for once I’m really living my own life – and am starting to do things that make me happy!
So what’s in store for 2012?
1. Having fun! I am going to try to take the pressure off of myself but approaching things with a more fun attitude. I tend to put pressure on myself for no reason sometimes.
2. Going to bookclub more often! I’m in a bookclub which I love – but most times I don’t read the book! What does this really mean? It means that I need to be more well rounded and make time for things other than fitness in my life!Yes it’s important to stay healthy – but there’s more to life than running and eating salad.
3. More fun adventures, getting out there and meeting more people! At this point if you haven’t clued in – I’m a people person.
4. Be the most rockin’ MOH ever.
What do you have in store for 2012?
